11/18/2013 |
Hudson signing speaks to Sabean's M.O.The addition of veteran pitcher Tim Hudson is more than just a nice fit for the Giants, it's the latest move in what has been masterful roster management by general manager Brian Sabean.

11/18/2013 |
Hawkins close to returning to Rox on one-year dealThe Rockies are close to signing veteran right-handed pitcher LaTroy Hawkins -- a key member of the bullpen when Colorado went to the World Series in 2007 -- to a one-year contract, Major League sources told MLB.com on Monday.

11/18/2013 |
Darvish continues to rehab lower back issueRangers pitcher Yu Darvish is spending the week in Arlington to work out and get a medical checkup on his lower back, which troubled him over the final six weeks of the season.

11/18/2013 |
Hudson leaves Braves for deal with GiantsTim Hudson fulfilled a childhood dream as he spent the past nine seasons pitching for the Braves. But it appears the veteran pitcher will end his career elsewhere. The Giants announced Monday they had agreed to a two-year contract with the right-hander.

11/18/2013 |
'Baseball Wives' eliminated from 'The Amazing Race'Nicky Getz and Kim DeJesus were eliminated from "The Amazing Race" on Sunday night, but they are proud of how they performed and grateful for the memories they shared while traveling around the world.

11/18/2013 |
White Sox planning for No. 3 pick, larger bonus poolWith the White Sox picking third overall in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, they expect to get an impact player. But they also are planning how to use an increased bonus pool for the rest of the Draft.

11/18/2013 |
Orioles sign five to Minor League contractsThe Orioles announced Monday that they have signed five players to Minor League contracts: outfielders Chih-Hsien Chiang and Kyeong Kang, right-handers Tim Alderson and Brock Huntzinger and left-hander Nick Additon.

11/18/2013 |
Cardinals sign Moore, Easley to Minors dealsWhile the Cardinals have yet to make their first addition to the Major League roster this offseason, the club has signed a pair of players to Minor League deals. On Monday, the Cardinals announced that utility man Scott Moore and catcher Ed Easley agreed to Minor League contracts that each include an invite to Major League camp next spring.

11/18/2013 |
Outrighted by Rays, Niemann becomes free agentThe Rays have outrighted Jeff Niemann off the 40-man roster, and the right-hander has elected to become a free agent. Niemann, 30, who made $3 million in 2013, would have been arbitration-eligible this offseason for the third time. If Tampa Bay is to try to bring him back, it would have to sign him as a free agent.

11/18/2013 |
Astros, MLB to hold media event on TuesdayThe Astros and Major League Baseball are set to make a joint announcement on Tuesday morning at Minute Maid Park during a news conference at 10 a.m. CT. Members of Houston's front office and former Astros stars slated to be in attendance.

11/18/2013 |
Giants add veteran Hudson to rotationReflecting their efforts to strengthen their starting rotation, the Giants announced that they agreed to terms Monday with right-hander Tim Hudson on a two-year contract.

11/18/2013 |
Mariners hoping Franklin sticks at second baseAs the Mariners head toward 2014, they'll need to decide if Nick Franklin is ready now to be the permanent answer at second and whether the experiment of moving Dustin Ackley to the outfield to open a spot for the youngster should continue.

11/18/2013 |
Naquin leads Tribe's Arizona Fall League developmentA handful of Indians prospects helped win the Arizona Fall League championship. More important to Cleveland was the fact that this select class of players -- headed by outfield prospect Tyler Naquin -- concentrated on development in specific areas.

11/18/2013 |
Out of nowhere, Torres fixture in Rays' bullpenSince joining the Rays' organization in 2009, Alex Torres had been recognized for different reasons. Until 2013, that recognition came for reasons other than what he could do on the mound. After what Torres accomplished this season, he is known simply as a powerful weapon in Tampa Bay's bullpen.

11/18/2013 |
Dozier answered Twins' challenge in 2013The Twins sent Brian Dozier a message in 2012 that he still had plenty of work to do, and it gave him the motivation to work toward a bounce-back season in 2013.

11/18/2013 |
Pirates promote Branson to hitting coachThe Pirates covered for the departure of Jay Bell the most natural way possible, on Monday appointing Jeff Branson hitting coach and adding Jeff Livesey to manager Clint Hurdle's Major League coaching staff.

11/18/2013 |
Ryan back on the outside, looking inNolan Ryan stepped down as the chief executive office of the Texas Rangers on Oct. 31. But it wasn't because he had lost his passion for baseball. Ryan has never been comfortable as a figurehead. He's a doer, not a watcher.

11/18/2013 |
DeMichele goes deep four times in ABL actionWith the Canberra Cavalry representing Australia in the 2013 Asia Series and the Perth Heat idle, the third week of Australian Baseball League play saw the Sydney Blue Sox sweep the Brisbane Bandits and the Adelaide Bite take two of three from the Melbourne Aces.